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The college symbol is designed by Mrs. L.O. Brockmann, wife of the NMC
President. The lines in the center represent the Aurora Borealis and the
three vertical lines symbolize the three major curricular functions of
the college: liberal arts, teacher training, and vocational and technical
studies.

A small one story building with multiple overhead doors is constructed.
It was intended for use as vehicle storage, but due to the delays on the
Cowan Hall construction it is pressed into service for classrooms. It is
currently known as the Automotive Diagnostic Laboratory.

1953

Cowan Hall is dedicated but is incomplete except
for the ground level and main floor. This building is named after a strong
advocate and devoted worker for the college, former Senator William T.
Cowan of Box Elder who was a strong advocate and devoted worker for the
college throughout its history.

In early 1955 a gift to NMC by Mrs. George J. Bonine makes possible a
later purchase of almost 29 acres of land along the eastern edge of the
existing campus.

In October Mrs. F.A. Buttrey donates 15.8 acres of land on the west edge
of campus in memory of her husband.

On November 1st, ground breaking ceremonies mark the beginning of construction
of the Armory Gymnasium. This building is to be
jointly financed and used by the college and the National Guard. During
construction wind catches one of the newly installed arches, tilting it
into two others and topples the entire structural skeleton.

1956

The City of Havre donates .2 of an acre of land close to the northeast
entrance of the campus bringing the total acreage to nearly 105 acres.

The Havre Kiwanis Club plants the shelter belt along the western and southern
perimeter of campus.

1957

The student body donates
a sound system to the gym.

Morgan Hall

Male students move into the newly
constructed boys' dormitory located just north of the original boys' dorm.
Named Morgan Hall in honor of longtime faculty
member and interim President of the College in 1953, Dr. Ellsworth A. Morgan.

1958

Two more arches are added to the gym creating an
additional 40 feet. Seating capacity is increased to about 2500; wrestling
room and offices are gained.